Executive Director

Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Unlimited PTO

Positive work environment

Job summary

Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis is seeking an Executive Director to lead a mission-driven nonprofit and work closely with the Board and a small team of professionals.

This role manages strategy, operations, fundraising, and donor engagement to advance the organization's impact. The ideal candidate brings senior nonprofit leadership experience, a track record in fundraising, excellent communication, and hands-on collaboration in a small team.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor development.
• Collaborative leader with strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and resourcefulness.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, digital engagement, data, and organizational capabilities to strengthen fundraising and community outreach.
• Confident public and media presence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with donor management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of CSCSTL’s operations.
• Provide strategic leadership and manage day-to-day operations.
• Oversee fundraising and donor development.
• Manage financial operations and budgeting.
• Oversee programs and administration.
• Engage donors and participants and communicate impact.

Skills

Senior leadership

Fundraising

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Technology literacy

Public speaking

Donor management software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS

Wellness is a state of complete physical, emotional, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. A comprehensive approach to wellness involves treating the mind, the body, and spirit. Studies show that 34% of cancer patients are at risk for depression, and 43% of cancer patients and 50% of caregivers are at risk of anxiety, making it equally important to address the psychological and social challenges created or exacerbated by cancer. Our professionally led programs include short-term individual support and support groups, educational workshops, stress management and healthy lifestyle programs, social programs, and resource and referral, all provided at no cost to participants.

For more than 30 years, Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis has provided free support programs to anyone impacted by any type of cancer at any stage of the cancer journey.

POSITION SUMMARY

Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis is seeking an Executive Director to lead a mission driven organization. Working closely with the Board of Directors and a small but mighty team of dedicated professionals, the Executive Director is responsible for leading all aspects of CSCSTL’s operations, providing strategic leadership, and managing day-to-day operations, including fundraising, financial management, program oversight, administration, and donor and participant engagement. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who is passionate about the organization's mission, enjoys working in a small-team environment, and is willing to be both a strategic thinker and a hands-on contributor.

PRIORITIES OF THE NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

• Fundraising and Donor Development
• External Presence and Mission Storytelling
• Strategic Direction and Organizational Growth

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BRING

• Minimum five years of senior leadership experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor development
• Visionary leader with strong communication, and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial thinking and resourcefulness
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, digital engagement, data, and organizational capabilities to strengthen fundraising and community outreach
• Confident public and media presence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is necessary, and experience with donor management software is preferred

WORK ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time, salaried in-office position in the Westport area. Occasional evening and weekend work is required for board meetings and fundraising events. Local or regional travel may be required two to three times per year. We offer excellent benefits, including paid medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, 403(b) plan, unlimited PTO, an exceptional team, and a positive work environment.

COMPENSATION

The salary range is $100,000 to $125,000 based on executive leadership experience, fundraising success, financial acumen, and overall nonprofit leadership depth.

TO APPLY

Submit a resume and letter of interest to: [e-mail]

Application period closes on August 31, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.